Sunday, October 9
Omaha, Neb.
12:00 PM
Creighton University
7-2-5, 3-2-1
2
vs
0
Villanova
3-6-2, 2-3-0
1
2
F
Villanova
0
0
0
Creighton
1
1
2
Women’s Soccer Posts Third BIG EAST Shutout with 2-0 Win Over Villanova
10/9/2022 2:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Azumi Manriki and Lara Kazandjian deliver goals while Lisa Hall records her first shutout
OMAHA, Neb. – Behind goals from sophomore Azumi Manriki and junior Lara Kazandjian, the Creighton women's soccer team posted their third shutout in BIG EAST play with a 2-0 win over Villanova on Sunday afternoon inside Morrison Stadium.
With the win the Bluejays improved to 7-2-5 on the season and 3-2-1 in BIG EAST play, while Villanova fell to 3-6-2 overall and 2-3-0 in league action.
Controlling possession throughout the opening 45 minutes, the Bluejays took an early lead with a goal in the 14th minute of play off a corner kick. Junior Hannah Luke sent a ball into the box from the corner to senior Jordy Rothwell. Rothwell fired a shot at goal but was blocked by a Wildcat defender. The ball rolled back to Manriki, who blasted a shot past the Villanova goalkeeper for her second goal of the season.
The Bluejay defense limited Villanova to just one shot in the opening half, taking a 1-0 advantage into the break.
Creighton added some insurance in the 59th minute as Kazandjian headed in her third goal of the season, extending the Bluejays lead out to 2-0. Once again Luke played a part in the goal, putting a cross into the middle of the 18-yard box. Running in Kazandjian headed a lofting ball over the top of the Wildcats backline into the top right corner of the net.
Making her first start as a Bluejay, freshman Lisa Hall recorded her first shutout of heer career collecting one save. Creighton outshot Villanova, 16-3, including holding a 9-1 advantage in shots during the first half. The Bluejays also held a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.
Creighton returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 13, traveling back to the east coast to battle Seton Hall at 5 p.m. Central Time.
With the win the Bluejays improved to 7-2-5 on the season and 3-2-1 in BIG EAST play, while Villanova fell to 3-6-2 overall and 2-3-0 in league action.
Controlling possession throughout the opening 45 minutes, the Bluejays took an early lead with a goal in the 14th minute of play off a corner kick. Junior Hannah Luke sent a ball into the box from the corner to senior Jordy Rothwell. Rothwell fired a shot at goal but was blocked by a Wildcat defender. The ball rolled back to Manriki, who blasted a shot past the Villanova goalkeeper for her second goal of the season.
The Bluejay defense limited Villanova to just one shot in the opening half, taking a 1-0 advantage into the break.
Creighton added some insurance in the 59th minute as Kazandjian headed in her third goal of the season, extending the Bluejays lead out to 2-0. Once again Luke played a part in the goal, putting a cross into the middle of the 18-yard box. Running in Kazandjian headed a lofting ball over the top of the Wildcats backline into the top right corner of the net.
Making her first start as a Bluejay, freshman Lisa Hall recorded her first shutout of heer career collecting one save. Creighton outshot Villanova, 16-3, including holding a 9-1 advantage in shots during the first half. The Bluejays also held a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.
Creighton returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 13, traveling back to the east coast to battle Seton Hall at 5 p.m. Central Time.
Team Stats
VU
CU
Goals
0
2
Shots
3
16
Shots on Goal
1
8
Saves
6
1
Corners
3
6
Fouls
5
11
Scoring Plays
Azumi Manriki (2)
GOAL by CU Manriki, Azumi.
13:08
Lara Kazandjian (3)
Assisted By: Hannah Luke
GOAL by CU Kazandjian, Lara Assist by Luke, Hannah.
58:01
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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